Ryutoki Lantern Demon

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Ryuutooki 竜灯鬼 Dragon-lantern-carrying demon

Tentooki 天燈鬼 Tentoki
Ryuutooki 龍燈鬼 Ryutoki

One of a pair of demons carrying lanters.



at temple Kofuku-Ji　興福寺





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. Oni, the Japanese Demons .

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. Ryuutooki 龍燈鬼 Ryutoki .
Dragon-lantern-carrying demon
Lantern carrying Demon, Tentoo-Ki 天燈鬼 Tentoki
They are in the temple Koofuku-Ji in Nara. They teach us the dynamics of "Movement" and "Stillness".
その動と静に対比が大変ユーモラスな仏像作品です。


http://www.e-horindo.com/butuzou/tokusen/ama.html


Mark Schumacher has more about them:
http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/shitenno.shtml#tentoki


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. ryuutoo 龍燈 "dragon lantern" .

A phenomenon at the Ariakekai sea in Kagoshima, Kyushu, in the evening hours.
It is also seen in other parts of Japan as a light that the Dragon God sends out to honor the deities of Shinto and Buddhism in Japan.

with a haiku by Matsuo Basho


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Papercraft Canon

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Canon - Chinese Dragon

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. Papercraft Daruma.


You can download the pages to make it yourself!

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The Chinese dragon is a spiritual beast; a mythical creature with a long, snakelike body and sharp talons. Its image differs slightly to that of the Western dragon, being considered a sacred creature: a god that reigns over direction. In China, it is also used to symbolize the power of the emperor.

The Chinese dragon is believed to control the weather, being responsible for causing tempests, lightning, and tornadoes. In its hand it holds a flaming pearl, thought to be harbinger of fortune and good luck.

Feng Shui principles state that if you place a dragon ornament in the southeast corner of a building with a container of water, a dragon will come down to drink the water, improving your fortune in business and causing trade to flourish. Also a symbol of strength, the dragon is said to invite all kinds of luck.

Leaving a dragon at the entrance to a building, on the right as you enter a room, or in the north corner is said to increase your luck in terms of wealth and love.

source : cp.c-ij.com - canon

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. Dragon Statues - big and small　.


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Kannon Bosatsu

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Ryuu-oo Kanzeon Bosatsu 竜王観世音菩薩
Kannon and the Dragon King


source :　ryoen001

福岡県飯塚市大日寺 Temple Dainichi-Ji in Shizuoka

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Dragon King and Kannon Bosatsu
. Tatoo with Dragons


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Kuan-Yin and the Year of the Dragon



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She is often depicted riding a dragon over the sea.
The dragon is an ancient symbol of power, wisdom and transformation. As we enter the year of the dragon, which occurs every 12 years, we can be sure that this will be a year of getting things done on both the spiritual and physical plane.
source : owlandcrow.saladd.com





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. Kannon Bosatsu 観音菩薩 .


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